Md. Health Department May Strengthen Tanning Bed Regulations
The State Health Department is updating the parental consent forms required for minors to use tanning beds.
Don’t Drink From That Garden Hose, Study Says
Water tested from garden hoses contained three to nine times the safe levels of the toxic chemical BPA.
CDC: 3 Of 5 Pools Tested Positive For Fecal Contamination
The CDC says public swimming pools are contaminated with fecal matter a majority of the time.
FDA Proposes Changes For Tanning Beds
The federal government now wants stronger warnings on indoor tanning beds and more oversight.
Officials Say Lack Of Sleep Is Dangerous To Health
The Centers for Disease Control is now calling not getting enough sleep “a public health epidemic.”
CBS Local Health News
More Women Expected To Be Proactive Following Angelina Jolie Double Mastectomy
With Angelina Jolie’s very personal decision to undergo a double mastectomy, cancer centers across the U.S. and in Baltimore are expecting to hear from more women who are ready to take their health into their own hands.
Hurler Syndrome Is No Hurdle Md. 5th Grader Nolan Ramsey Can’t Overcome
He’s only 11 years old, but he’s already endured 20 surgeries. Nolan Ramsey is a fifth grader who suffers from an enzyme disorder called MPS1.
Grand Prix Teams Up With Kennedy Krieger To Help Sick Children
The Grand Prix of Baltimore is only a few months away. This year, the race is using its popularity to help sick kids.
Md. Pitches Tighter Rules For Minor Indoor Tanning
The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is proposing a six-month expiration of parental consent for minor indoor tanning.
Study: Teen Athletes May Not Take Concussions Seriously
An alarming study about teenage athletes. It turns out young players are not taking head injuries very seriously.
3-Year-Old Towson Girl With Leukemia Represents Affordable Care Act At White House
A Towson family lands in the national spotlight. The president of the United States invited Alycia Steinbeck and her daughter Avey to the White House to help rally support for the Affordable Care Act. Avey is a 3-year-old leukemia patient.
WebMD Health News
Antibiotics May Relieve Back Pain Symptoms
Taking antibiotics could relieve symptoms of chronic lower back pain, according to a new study.
Confused By Health Care Marketplaces? Help Is Coming
Under the Affordable Care Act, people and small businesses will be able to purchase insurance through a Marketplace.
Angelina Jolie’s Double Mastectomy: Q&A
Mutations in certain genes raise the risk of breast cancer by as much as 80 percent, experts say.
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